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Residential Life

Welcome to the RVRC community and kampung spirit

Residential life at RVRC is defined by our collective kampung spirit; warm and welcoming to all residents (human and wildlife alike!). The college's 650 residents are organised into seven smaller communities called houses. Each of the smaller classic blocks (Blocks A - E) is its own house while the Tower Block (Block F) is divided into two houses. In keeping with the college mission to foster environmental stewardship, each house is named after a rare or threatened animal indigenous to Singapore, to remind us of our individual and collective responsibilities.

All houses have an NUS faculty member appointed as a Resident Fellow (RF), who provides pastoral care and mentorship for the students. Each RF is supported by a team of RVRC students appointed as Resident Assistants (RA), to provide supplementary pastoral care. The RF and RAs in each house work closely with elected House Heads (voted in by the residents of each house), who lead the House Committee (a group of six to ten residents). Together, they organise activities to help students develop better work-leisure balance and beneficial mental health, lifelong habits, and foster a sense of belonging to the House, RVRC, and NUS.

As a living-learning community, the college particularly values the RAs, House Heads and House Committees for their invaluable contribution to create a welcoming and united RVRC community. In keeping with its mission to foster workplace readiness, the college has also strategically positioned these roles as meaningful opportunities for students to develop leadership attributes and practice soft skills for their personal growth.

Our mascot is Anonyx cinereus, the Asian Small-clawed Otter, a gregarious animal that is rarely seen alone. Like our mascot, we are very social and like to hang out in groups that might comprise up to 10 individuals.
Our mascot is Anonyx cinereus, the Asian Small-clawed Otter, a gregarious animal that is rarely seen alone. Like our mascot, we are very social and like to hang out in groups that might comprise up to 10 individuals.
Our mascot is Chelonia mydas, the Green Sea Turtle, a vegetarian ocean dweller. We might not be able to see as well as our mascot underwater, but every Chelonia will always keep a watch-out for others and have an open ear.
Our mascot is Chelonia mydas, the Green Sea Turtle, a vegetarian ocean dweller. We might not be able to see as well as our mascot underwater, but every Chelonia will always keep a watch-out for others and have an open ear.
Our mascot is Manis javanica, the Sunda Pangolin, an unmistakable inhabitant of South-East Asia. Our mascot also carries its young, and likewise we Manis support each other in the time of need.
Our mascot is Manis javanica, the Sunda Pangolin, an unmistakable inhabitant of South-East Asia. Our mascot also carries its young, and likewise we Manis support each other in the time of need.
Our mascot is Orcaella brevirostris, the Irrawaddy Dolphin, a highly social animal. Like our mascot, we are usually found in small groups, and we cherish the bonds with our fellow Orcaellas. We are fond of exploring our favourite places together.
Our mascot is Orcaella brevirostris, the Irrawaddy Dolphin, a highly social animal. Like our mascot, we are usually found in small groups, and we cherish the bonds with our fellow Orcaellas. We are fond of exploring our favourite places together.
Our mascot is Panthera tigris, the Malayan Tiger. Like our mascot, we pride ourselves with our adaptability. While Pantheras live in their own rooms, they love to share the common spaces with all their fellows.
Our mascot is Panthera tigris, the Malayan Tiger. Like our mascot, we pride ourselves with our adaptability. While Pantheras live in their own rooms, they love to share the common spaces with all their fellows.
Our mascot is Rusa unicolor, the Sambar deer, a highly variable animal. Like our mascot, we love to gather in small groups, but we prefer to use more vocal means of communication. Like our mascot we Rusas will always defend each other.
Our mascot is Rusa unicolor, the Sambar deer, a highly variable animal. Like our mascot, we love to gather in small groups, but we prefer to use more vocal means of communication. Like our mascot we Rusas will always defend each other.
Our mascot is Strix seloputo, the Spotted Wood Owl, an attractive earless owl. We follow the Strix style – we are extremely loyal and are often seen in company. Like our mascot, we stay alert, and we always take care of each other.
Our mascot is Strix seloputo, the Spotted Wood Owl, an attractive earless owl. We follow the Strix style – we are extremely loyal and are often seen in company. Like our mascot, we stay alert, and we always take care of each other.
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